26 Inch Bike
185 reviewsGuardian 26 Inch Bike
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4.8 (Based on 179 Reviews)
4.8
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Based on 181 Reviews
Age: 10 - 14 yearsHeight: 54 - 64 inches
$549
$399
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SureStop Brake
System
Easy 10
Minute Setup
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Kid Friendly
Gear Shifter
Balance Bike Method Compatible
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Meet the Guardian 26 Inch Bike
The ideal bike for your independent tween
The First of Its Kind
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The First of Its Kind
A lightweight frame with striking designs make Guardian 26" bikes stand out on the street, at school, or on a neighborhood ride with friends.
Lifespan up to 4+ Years
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Lifespan up to 4+ Years
The Guardian 26" bike is the perfect fit for kids who have outgrown a 20" bike and are not ready for an adult bike.
Assembled in the USA
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Assembled in the USA
Our 26" models will be the second bike model assembled in our new USA factory in Seymour, Indiana! By buying a 26" bike, you’re helping support our transition to manufacturing here in the USA.
We Make It Easy on the Parents Too
Flat Rate Shipping
Shipping is $29 flat, and in-stock orders leave our warehouse within 1 business day.
365 Smooth Ride Guarantee
We want to make sure the bike is perfect for your family, so we give you a FULL YEAR to test it out.
Quick and Easy Setup
Get the bike from box to pavement in 10 minutes. So easy a busy parent can do it with ease.
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If you have kids with dyspraxia sizing may be too big
Our daughter has dyspraxia and high functioning autism. She is 9.5 and had struggled to learn to ride a bike. Dyspraxia is a coordination disorder. While she sort of learned on regular bikes she couldn't go more than a couple house lengths. I boight this bike hoping this would help...wrong. she refused to even try it because the bike was too big. While it was the right size foe future growth she was on tippy toes sitting on the bike. She wanted her feet completely flat to have total control. She instead went back to her old bike which is far too small...went to target and got the next size up at 22 inches and after being bound and determined to start on her own without help she started and rode down the street. We kept the guardian bike as I can ride it and maybe our daughter will rode when she is comfortable but since it feels different I have a feeling she won't feel.comfortable on it. Time will tell. Hope this review helps company and others.
Out of the box
Everything fine except scratches on right side rear wheel ‘fork’. Looked as it was rubbed against something hard to take the paint off.
Guardian Bikes
Hi, So sorry your bike was scratched in shipping. Please reach out to us at info@guardianbikes.com. We will take care of you. Best, Sam
A little disappointed
Shipping and bike appearance was good. The derailleur was out of adjustment causing the chain to come off into the spokes, when shifting to 1st gear. Not a huge deal but very disappointing for my granddaughter who was excited to ride.
Guardian Bikes
Hi Ronald, Thank you for letting us know. Please send us an email at info@guardianbikes.com. We will cover the cost to repair the derailleur. Your bike comes with a comprehensive warranty. We are here for you. Have a great day!
Too small for Age recs
Ordered the 10-14 year old bike for my 11 year old. It is a tiny bike that is already too small for him. It’s well made but sizing is way off. Originally it arrived without pedals and he was so disappointed not to be able to use it right away. Customer service quickly sent some, and he can ride the bike but it’s ridiculously small for him already. It’s more suited to my 7 year old.
Guardian Bikes
Hi Kt, Our 26 inch bike has a height range of 54 - 64 inches. Please email us your child's height to info@guardianbikes.com. We are happy to double check sizing. :)
Fair to Middlin'
We have several guardian bikes, and have been satisfied with the quality of the product. We wish the components were made in a country other than China specifically due to their human rights violations. Our most recent bike arrived damaged as well, which is frustrating for such an investment.
Guardian Bikes
Hi! Thanks so much for your feedback. Every Guardian Bike should arrive in tip-top shape. It sounds like the box was mishandled in transit. Please let us know some more details about the damage so we can get you taken care of! -Laura @Gurdian Bikes